From Florida to California, three-dozen states are preparing for what could be the most consequential elections in recent ...

No-till and cover crops are among the best ways to counter topsoil erosion, but Trump administration may reduce federal ...

In a recent poll by the Illinois Policy Institute, half (49.5%) of Illinois voters polled said they would move out of the state if given the opportunity.

PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. For 60 years, there has never been an all-female team competing in the ...

Illinois has a shortage of about 142,000 housing units and must build 227,000 in the next five years to keep pace with demand, a number that would require recent annual production rates to double ...

(The Center Square) – An advocate for the Illinois business community says lawsuit-challenged legislation approved by the General Assembly could cost the state dearly.

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has taken note of the state’s unresolved legislative issues in its annual End of Session Report.

The college crisis Regional universities struggle to attract students amid funding challenges, changing demographics By Scott Reeder ...

Illinois boosts school funding by $307M in new budget, but education advocates say more is needed to close persistent equity gaps.

(The Center Square) – A new study paints a bleak picture of the economic health of Illinois. The personal finance website WalletHub has released its findings of the best and worst state economies.

Overall, the study ranked Illinois 40th for its state economy but dead last in the economic health category. “Fifty-one out of 50 states and Washington, D.C.,” said Lugo.

Illinois ranked 48th in change in nonfarm payrolls, 41st in economic activity, and scored poorly for high foreclosure rates and the state’s unemployment rate. Illinois’ unemployment rate is 4.8%, one ...